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Oregon officials back off ‘gender ideology mandate’ for mom seeking to adopt

The legal settlement ensures that Jessica Bates’ religious views will not be a factor in determining whether she can adopt children.

Postpartum depression: New e-book offers hope and healing for Catholic mothers

Dr. Gregory Popcak addresses the unique layer of spiritual guilt that Catholic mothers often experience when struggling with mental health post-childbirth.

600,000 sign up for Pope Leo’s Paris Mass as organizers expand route

The French bishops' conference is still short more than 21 million euros to cover the cost of Pope Leo's Sept. 25–28 visit. Meanwhile, demand for the Paris Mass forced a major expansion of the route.

800 years after St. Francis’ death, new digital project preserves his basilica for years to come

Preserving Assisi is dedicated to safeguarding the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, Italy, using 27,000 photographs, 3D surveys, and immersive tours.

Diocese of Phoenix opens education center to support mental health ministry

The Diocese of Phoenix teams up with the University of Mary to support seminarians and Catholic counselors, and more in this week’s Catholic education news roundup.

Jimmy Lai’s family, advocates press for his release before Xi-Trump meeting

“America understands, in its bones, that freedom dies with the last man willing to defend it and that the cost of not standing up for liberty is not felt until it is too late,” Sebastien Lai said.

Bishop Robert Barron named to serve on U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom

Barron, who already serves as a member of the domestically focused Religious Liberty Commission, was appointed to the position by President Donald Trump.

U.S. bishops launch task force to promote human dignity amid rise of artificial intelligence

The bishops said they are hoping to contribute to the “moral foundation” of rapidly developing AI models.

Renowned exorcist Father Gabriele Amorth’s 7 lessons on actions of the devil

On the 10th anniversary of his death, a recollection of the renowned Italian exorcist’s lessons about the devil.

German bishop backs married priests ahead of bishops’ assembly

Auxiliary Bishop Josef Graf of Regensburg said the Church could ordain married men of proven faith while affirming the value of celibacy and rejecting women's ordination.